North West Division Spring Conference 2019
One day event
| Timings | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Location | Kings House, Manchester |
| CPD | One CPD point per hour of educational activity, subject to peer group approval. |
| Full Member | £140 |
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| Non Member | £140 |
| Medical Student/FY1 | £10 |
| Trainees/FY2 | £70 |
| Retired | £70 |
| Nurses/Allied Health Professionals | £70 |
| Patients and Carers | £50 |
Event Information
About the conference
Speakers
Speakers Include:
Professor Ann Le Couteur
"Autism Spectrum Disorders & Co-morbidities Across the Lifecourse"
Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Newcastle University
A review of current evidence on the assessment and diagnosis of ASD and present findings from our NIHR Transition programme grant and the UK adult autism cohort study to highlight the skills and needs of young people and adults with ASD across the lifecourse
Dr Tom Berney
"ASD: What is it Really?"
Neurodevelopmental psychiatrist
A review of the evolution of the concept of ASD, one of a variety of neurodevelopmental disorders, as it grew from hen’s tooth rarity to an important element in 4% of those attending adult mental health services.
Patrick Samuel
"Diagnosis and Coping in ASD: A Personal Perspective"
Artist
Patrick Samuel will be sharing his personal story of what it was like coping with life prior to diagnosis and support, and what it’s like for him now, as an artist diagnosed with autism and ADHD.
Stephen 'Stig' Patterson
Presentation title to be confirmed
Musician and Autistic Advocate
Details to be confirmed.
Danielle Rudd
There’s No Such Thing as Mild Autism
Autistic Social Worker
Details to be confirmed.
Terms and Conditions
Other ways to pay
If you are unable to book online, you can book over the phone with us using a debit/credit card. Please call 0113 209 1592.
Alternatively if your Trust is paying by Cheque or BACS, please download the registration form.
For further information, please contact:
Email: suzie.veitch@rcpsych.ac.uk
Contact Name: Suzie Veitch
Contact number: 0113 209 1592